Content warning: the following description and episode contain discussions about sexual violence.

In the past decade, sexual assault on college campuses has emerged as one of the most talked-about issues in the national discourse. Activists have succeeded in pressuring institutions on every level – from the White House to individual universities – to institute policies aimed at education and prevention.

But the ever-alarming statistics and survivors’ experiences demonstrate that the problem is too pervasive for institutions to fix on their own. That’s why students, such as the UCSB-founded organization Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) are taking matters into their own hands.

Today on the pod, SASA president Deborah Williams joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about the current status of the fight to end sexual violence and the many forms that advocacy can take. Where do universities continue to fall short in supporting survivors? What are some alternatives to reporting to the police? How can we practice better allyship? Listen to hear us tackle these topics and more.

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